Common Metad vs Tai Wan Song

Millardia meltada compared with Pinus taiwanensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Common Metad	Tai Wan Song
Kingdom	Animalia (动物界)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Pinopsida (松柏纲)
Order	Rodentia (啮齿目)	Pinales (松柏目)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus	Millardia	Pinus (Pines)
Species	Millardia meltada	Pinus taiwanensis

Conservation Status

Common Metad

LC — Least Concern

Tai Wan Song

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Common Metad	Tai Wan Song
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Common Metad

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tai Wan Song

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Common Metad

The Common Metad (<em>Millardia meltada</em>) is a rodent belonging to the genus <em>Millardia</em> within the family Muridae. As a member of the Old World rats and mice, this species is typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems across its range. The Common Metad is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating that its populations are currently stable and not facing immediate extinction risk. Detailed biological traits such as body length, weight, and lifespan have not been widely documented for this species in available records. Its taxonomy places it within the order Rodentia, which encompasses a broad array of gnawing mammals adapted to a wide variety of ecological niches. While specific dietary habits are not well characterized in the available data, members of the genus <em>Millardia</em> are generally understood to be omnivorous, feeding on plant material and invertebrates typical of their habitat. Ongoing monitoring is important for ensuring this species maintains its current conservation standing.